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BASIC OPERATION
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Channel comments
Memory channels can be labeled with alphanumeric com-
ments of up to 10 characters each for easy channel recogni-
tion.
Comments more than 7 characters long automatically scroll
at the channel comment indicator after the channel selection.
Capital letters, small letters (except f, j, k, p, s, v, x, z), 0 to 9,
some symbols (=
M
+ – . /) and space can be used.
q
Select the desired channel.
• Cancel Dualwatch, Tri-watch or Scan in advance.
w
While pushing
[CH/WX•
DUAL
]
, push
[16•
9
]
to edit
the channel comment.
• A cursor and the first char-
acter start blinking alter-
nately.
e
Select the desired character by pushing
[
Y
]
or
[
Z
]
.
• Push
[CH/WX•
DUAL
]
or
[16•
9
]
to move the cursor forward or
backward, respectively.
r
Repeat step
e
to input all characters.
t
Push
[DSC•
POS
]
to input and set the comment.
• Push
[LO/DX
•IC
]
to cancel.
• The cursor and the character stop blinking.
y
Repeat steps
q
to
t
to program other channel com-
ments, if desired.
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Microphone Lock function
The Microphone Lock function electrically locks
[
Y
]/[
Z
]
and
[HI/LO]
keys on the supplied microphone. This prevents ac-
cidental channel changes and function access.
➥
While pushing
[HI/LO]
on the microphone, turn power ON
to toggle the Lock function ON and OFF.
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Display backlight
The function display and keys can be backlit for better visibil-
ity under low light conditions.
Display backlight is also adjustable via the Set mode. (p. 34)
➥
While pushing
[SCAN
•TAG
]
, push
[
Y
]
or
[
Z
]
to adjust the
brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
• The backlight is adjustable in 7 levels and OFF.
[HI/LO]
[
Y
]/[
Z
]
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